Final answer:
Arachne desires to be acknowledged as a superior weaver to Athena, which is evident when she confidently responds to Athena's challenge.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the passage from Arachne and Athena Part 1, Arachne wants a) To be thought of as a better weaver than Athena. This is clear from her reaction to Athena's question about weaving. When Athena inquires if Arachne truly believes her weaving skills surpass those of a goddess, Arachne's face turns red, which demonstrates her pride and confidence in her own abilities.
Despite the embarrassment, she does not back down and instead, she reaffirms her belief in her superior weaving skills by saying, "Yes, I do."